I am doing this pattern
Its done by knitting the pants into the skirt before the rib waist line. But was thinking about doing them as separates so the frilly pants are optional in the complete outfit, was worried it might be to bulky at waist tho, would it work do you think.

The pants and skirt are too adorable for words. You could do them individually so that they could be worn separately. If they're to go together though, i think the idea of knitting them together before the waistband is one that saves on bulk. You won't have two waist bands fighting over one tiny waist.
Is this your pattern or could you post a link to it?

Remembering back to when I had a baby girl...I would have preferred the pants and all be one piece because of the way they will gap and the dress part will ride up. Just be sure they accommodate diaper changes without stripping the child for a chilling IMO. However you decide to do it, that will be a really sweet outfit.

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